How Much To Insure A New 2019 Ford GT ($500K Value)
You now have an extra $500,000 and want to buy a 2019 Ford GT, you now ask how much is my insurance going to cost??? When we are at car shows with More »
Manually Shifting Your Automatic Transmission (Explained)
This is a video on how to Manually Shift Your Automatic Transmission in a GMC or Chevy truck. More »
GMC/Chevy Hide Or Reveal Radio Favorites (Explained)
This video will show you how to Hide Or Reveal your radio favorites for the GM Intellilink Infotainment System. More »
Wait, That’s My Car! (Strange Car Stories)
Wait, That’s My Car! Do you know where your car is? This episode is the story that will make you think twice before you leave your cool car at a repair shop! More »
Disk Brake Squeal Fix – The Easy Way
This is a short video on how to reduce brake noise from disk brakes. We used a product called “Disc Brake Quiet” Please support our channel and use this link to purchase More »
What’s New At The Full Octane Garage (12/2/18 Update)
Full Octane Garage Project Updates (1933 Auburn is in paint) More »
GMC Sierra / Denali Automatic High Beams Explained
Well, just when you think you knew everything… someone shows you something new. In this video FoG explains the function of the GMC automatic high beams. Hopefully we did not keep you More »
Cancel Save changes Only $363.00 Per Year To Insure My Porsche 911
Do not let the cost of insurance get in the way of buying your DREAM CAR! You will be surprised to find out how inexpensive it is to insure a collector car. More »
Which Cost More To Insure (Toyota Prius or Porsche Cayenne)
Which Cost More To Insure (Toyota Prius or Cayenne) This is a quick video to show you Insurance costs are not always what you assume. We compared the insurance rates we paid More »
I Paid The Porsche Tax!!! (Strange Car Story)
You buy a Porsche 911 then to your surprise there is a Porsche Tax. This is a story of the pain of learning about the Porsche Tax. More »
Chasing a McLaren 720S on the Dragon, 4K BTR 2018
The Full Octane Garage took our classic Porsche 911 996 Cabriolet along with 11 exotic cars to drive the back roads of North Carolina with the Blacktop Rally. After a rainy 2nd More »
The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace… Your Luxury Tesla Alternative?
Thanks to Craig and Ronnie at Jaguar Nashville, The Full Octane Garage got to spend some quality time in Jaguar’s 1st EV, the I-Pace. Is it the new, latest and greatest EV? More »
Porsche 911 DIY Wheel Spacer Installation (Wide Body)
This is a video showing how easy it is to add a little attitude to your 911/997 Porsche Carrera S by adding 15mm spacers in the rear and 7mm spacers to the More »
DIY Porsche Cayenne Key FOB Battery Replacement
A key FOB Battery cost HOW MUCH! DIY Porsche Cayenne Key FOB Battery Replacement. You will be shocked at how much mark up Batteries Plus is tacking on you your car FOB More »
DIY – $10.00 Porsche 911 Exhaust Mod (AKA Fister and Gundo Hack)
This is a video showing you how to improve the sound of your 911 (997.1) Exhaust for under $10.00 with the Full Octane Exhaust Mod (AKA Fister and or Gundo Hack). As More »
SOLD – 1950 Chevy 3100 5 Window Restomod Truck
Up for sale is a 1950 Chevy five window truck, this is a fresh restoration with lots of new metal. This truck drives awesome! More »
70 Exotic Cars and 1 Great Cause!
16The Full Octane Garage participated in the 2018 Team Annie Rose Leukemia Foundation Poker Run with an amazing collection of over 70 exotic cars. More »
Removing and Storing the Freedom Roof Panels for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Today the Full Octane Garage will cover, with the help of our good friend Elvis from the Golden Drive and our fellow Jeep enthusiast, Zlatko, how to remove and store the Freedom More »
5 Things I Hate About My GMC Diesel Denali
This is a video that talks about the top 5 Things I hate about my GMC Diesel Denali after 36k miles of ownership. More »
A Day at the Porsche Driving Experience
The Full Octane Garage was invited down to Porsche North American Headquarters in Atlanta by Hagerty’s for a special meet and greet and to check out the Driving Experience! Wow. Im sold! More »
A “Cheap” Ferrari 550 Maranello (Strange Car Stories)
Episode 2 of our Strange Car Stories segment. Ouch, a $50,000 Mistake! This is a story of an old friend finding a deal that was too good to be true on a More »
WeatherTech Mud Flaps For Your GMC Denali (Installation & Review)
This video covers the Review & Installation of WeatherTech No-Drill Mud Flaps for a 2018 GMC Denali To purchase this product and support our page please use the following link: http://amzn.to/2EuNuWm More »
UnderCover Bed Cover for your GMC Truck
The Full Octane Garage covers the unboxing, installation and operation of the UnderCover Bed Cover on a 2018 GMC 1500 Sierra. and …. Yes there are Outtakes…. If you plan on buying More »
Harbor Freight One Man Brake Bleeder Product Review
This is a review of a one man pneumatic brake bleeder from Harbor Freight. The results are surprising! We found a very similar unit on Amazon and if you use the link More »
2017 Outtakes & Bloopers. The Fast and the Funniest!
Join us as we recap our 1st full year on YouTube as Full Octane Garage! 180+ videos, 1000+ subs some new cars, new events and new adventures! These are some of favorite More »
2018 GMC Denali Sierra 1500 Review, An Owners Perspective. 4k
The Full Octane Garage just purchased the new 2018 GMC Denali Sierra 1500 pick up with the 6.2L V8. Take a ride with us as we share our first impressions of the More »
1 Year with the GMC Denali Sierra 1500, An Owner’s Perspective
Well it has been 1 year and 36K miles since we bought the 2017 GMC Denali Sierra 1500. In this video, we will review the good, the not so good, reliability and More »
1963 Corvette Split Window (Project Second Chance)
Well it seems I am a gluten for punishment, I am back for my 4th build since 2012. At the end of each build I keep saying this will be my last More »
Trailer Rehab – FRP Trailer Wall Repair/Replacement – Part 1
We created this video as a trailer rehab project on what needs to be done and can be done to an older enclosed trailer. This also has a focus on trailers with More »
Project Z57 GMC Chassis from RR Frames has arrived
The new custom built Chassis from RR Frames arrived for Project Z57 GMC last night. This is built to accept C4 Corvette suspension and running gear and an LS2. Now I guess More »
1950 Chevy 5 Window Truck Project Update 6/18/17
We have been making a little progress on the 50 Five Window. I am hoping just a few more nights and I will be able to fire it up. I keep thinking More »
2300 Miles in a Jaguar with no Top, One Man’s Epic Journey
Our friend Paul took the time to sit down with the Full Octane Garage and share his incredible 2300 mile journey to collect a replica of a 1952 Jaguar XK120. This beautiful More »
Part 1- Foam Cannon Challenge Head to Head Test (Foam Off) Who loses the BET?
We picked up two foam cannons and 2 different pressure washers and decided to do a shoot out challenge (and there was a small bet with a foam cannon penalty at the More »
FOR SALE – 1963 Split Window Corvette (Call for Price)
For sale is a spectacular 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. (Call for Price) Don’t miss this opportunity to buy a very rare piece of automotive rolling history. This car is one of More »
PupProtector Car Seat Cover Review
At the Full Octane Garage, when we use a product and find that it may benefit our viewers, we like review it after running it thru its paces. The PupProtector Car Seat More »
TOP SECRET Lane Motor Museum Tour (Behind the scenes)
TOP SECRET Lane Motor Museum Tour (Behind the scenes + Basement Tour including the Nissan Heritage Collection). OK, not so TOP SECRET but the basement and Nissan Collection is not something that More »
Project Z57 (1957 GMC) Back From Media Blast
We picked up the truck from media blast today and to our surprise most of the body was in really nice shape. Well at least the important parts, the back fenders were More »
2017 Cars and Cigars event to support the Make a Wish Foundation!
The Full Octane Garage was enlisted to help contact exotic and classic car owners who were willing to show their cars at the Cars and Cigars event to support the Make a More »
1950 Chevy Five Window Progress Update 03/27/2017
We are making a little more progress on the 50. We got the LS harness all installed and mounted the computer under the passenger seat. We also mounted the fuse box behind More »
2017 Boca Raton Concours
We took some pictures of our visit at the 2017 Boca Raton Concours. More »
1950 Chevy Five Window Progress Update 03/20/2017
We are finally back on the 50 Five Window project again and have made some good progress. Over the weekend we had to finish up painting a few small items. We painted More »
Bugatti Veyron Gets Kicked To The Curb By Soccer Mom Van!
We did a car spotting drive and caught a Bugatti Veyron in a normal neighborhood and it appeared to have been Kicked To The Curb By a Soccer Mom Van! More »
Project GMC LS-Z57 – Day 5 Tear Down – Mar 17, 2017
OK, it is now day 5 and we have completed the final tear down. The only parts left now are the parts we will not be using for the build. Craigslist here More »
Project GMC LS-Z57 – Day 4 Tear Down – Mar 16, 2017
We completed removing all of the parts today that we plan to use and the parts have been delivered to media blast. Now the week or two wait 🙂 More »
Project GMC LS-Z57 – Day 3 Tear Down – Mar 15, 2017
Well we are on Day number 3 (I should say night number 3) of Project GMC LS-Z57 tear down. My friend Allen Pezo came by last night to help speed up the More »
Project GMC LS-Z57 – Day 2 Tear Down – Mar 14, 2017
We made a little more progress on the tear down tonight. So far no surprises, no rust and almost all of the bolts and screws are coming out easy. We did the following More »
Atlanta Motor Speedway Autorama April 22 & 23
The folks with the Atlanta Motor Speedway did an awesome multi-page article on Debby’s 31 Auburn in the Grease Magazine for the upcoming Motorama on Apr 22 & 23. Very cool. More »
Project GMC LS-Z57 – Day 1 Tear Down
Tonight marks the beginning (Day 1) of the Project GMC LS-Z57 Tear Down. We were only able to work a few hours but made a pretty good dent in tear down. We More »
1950 Five Window Update
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Project 63 gets a some new skin and bling
Well while we had the transmission out for a 5 speed sway we decided to go ahead and rebuild the numbers matching 327. Unfortunately that is adding 4 weeks to the project so while I have some down time we decided to repaint the car and have the bumpers re-chromed.
At some point the car had a 3rd tail light and when they were removed the repair job was not so good so I got the old repair out and did a proper fiberglass graft. The rest of the glass was in very good shape requiring just minor repairs.
A Little noise leads to a 5 speed and Engine Rebuild :)
Well, a little noise that I could not diagnose leads to a 5 speed and Engine Rebuild 🙂 While the new 5 speed is on it’s way I decided to drop the oil pan and put a new rear seal in. When I got the oil pan off I found the bottom of one of the pistons was varnished so I figured it was time for a rebuild.
Debby and I got the engine torn down last night and I dropped it off at the machine shop today and it looks like it will be out for 3 to 4 weeks 🙁
Project 63 – Interior Progress Update 5/13/13
I am finally making good progress on the interior. I was able to get the Second Skin heat mat down and I got the whole rear compartment other than the storage trey installed last night.
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Cool 62 Corvette Restomod
This is a cool car done by my friend Darrin Woods! And the COOL garage is the Vintage Classic Garage in Franklin TN.
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Project 63 – Vintage Air update
First we removed everything form the engine bay accept the engine and we repainted the engine and engine bay then we re-installed the new brake booster, master and radiator.
We are making good progress on the Vintage Air Gen IV installation. I completed moving the Alt to the driver side using Alan Grove adapters and a wiring harness. We installed the under dash set up, the electronic dash controls, under dash vents, duct work and compressor. We also completed routing and terminating the heater hoses.
There were several recommendations to not route the hoses through the fresh air vent but I decided to go ahead to make the look a little cleaner. I am not sure I am happy with the drivers side vent placement so at some point I may end up getting the later model vent.
Unfortunately 3 of my 4 condenser mounting brackets were missing so I have not been able to complete the condenser install yet. We still have the electric hook ups to complete but it is getting close now.
We also completed installing the clock and new (old look) am/fm radio. Now to insulate the floor and start the carpet and interior installation 🙂
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Project 63 – 5/5 Progress Update
We made some more progress this week The engine bay is mostly complete, got the master booster and brake cylinder installed, the air cleaner painted and we got a large portion of the A/C installed.
We also got the new tires with a slightly smaller white wall mounted and the finish on the rim edges have been restored.
In the last picture you will see I repainted the center of the dash and the speaker grill.
Project 63 – 4/28 Progress
I made a good amount of progress on project 63 this weekend. After weeks of tear down and cleaning finally I am to the point of re-assembly 🙂
The engine bay paint and engine paint is complete, finally got the repainted valve covers back on with new decals. I re-installed the batter mount and I started putting the wiring back in place. I also had to paint the new A/C compressor and Alt brackets so they will been to dry overnight.
I ran into a small issue when installing the lower pulley I found out one of the 3 holes in the harmonic balancer was stripped. Fortunately I had an extra balancer so all is good now.
I re-installed the freshly repainted exhaust manifolds and I installed a new fuel pump, water pump and repainted thermostat housing.
I completed installing new brake shoes, wheel cylinders and rubber brake lines all the way around. Now I am just waiting on the master cylinder to come back form being re-sleeved.
Lastly I started final shaping of the fiberglass tunnel replacement. I just have a little more glass work then I can start installing the heat treatment for the floor.
Project 63 Engine Bay Refresh
I am making progress on the engine bay refresh. It is getting close to the point I can start putting things back together 🙂 Don’t mind the modern 350 valve covers, those are temporary to keep the dirt out while I refinish the originals.
Before!
And Now!
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Project 63 – 4/21 Progress
We made some progress this week on Project 63. I was able to get the new rear pinion seal installed along with a new front diff mount, new U-Joints, rear transmission seal and a freshly painted drive shaft.
Once I got all of that installed I was able to graft in the new floor section and reconstruct some of the missing tunnel section. I still need to do some sanding, shaping and finishing to that repair.
I also scraped 35 years of grease from much of the suspension and I treated it with POR 15 and will top coat that with a semi flat back.
I removed the brake master to paint the firewall so I decided to do a rebuild on the master just to find it had bad scoring so I sent the master off to be re-sleeved. I also have a new power brake booster to install.
I remove the steering column to do the firewall repaint and to replace the shaft bearings to find the bearings were so far gone the shaft was grooved, now a new shaft is on order but the column and attachments have been blasted and repainted.
I also decided to replace the exhaust so I cut out the old system which made room for me to scrape and paint much of the underside.
Lots of new parts arrive this week including the new A/C so now I have to finish repainting the engine and engine bay so I can get started on the putting stuff back together part of the plan 🙂
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